Dharavandhoo (Baa Atoll)

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Dharavandhoo
ދަރަވަންދޫ
Inhabited island
Dharavandhoo Aerial View (Recent)
Dharavandhoo
Location in Maldives
Coordinates: 05°09′30″N 73°07′50″E / 5.15833°N 73.13056°E / 5.15833; 73.13056Coordinates: 05°09′30″N 73°07′50″E / 5.15833°N 73.13056°E / 5.15833; 73.13056
Country Maldives
Administrative atoll Baa Atoll (South Maalhos Madulu)
Distance to Malé 116.30 km (72.27 mi)
Area
  Total 0.4550 km2 (0.1757 sq mi)
Dimensions
  Length 1.330 km (0.826 mi)
  Width 0.480 km (0.298 mi)
Population
  Total 2,150
  Density 4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
Time zone MST (UTC+05:00)

Dharavandhoo (Dhivehi: ދަރަވަންދޫ) is one of the inhabited islands of Baa Atoll.

This island is surrounded by clear waters known as 'Dharavandhoo Thila' & Hanifaru Bay; which are famous amongst divers around the world, for it is a sanctuary for a number of marine life, including Mantas Whale Sharks. This globally renowned eco-life zone is now strictly protected by law.

Dharavandhoo Thila - Manata Black Pearl

Economy

The economy is mainly based on tourism related activities, fishery and agriculture, though most of the educated run their own businesses or are employed with work in Male (the capital city of Maldives). The education system is only available up to secondary school; further education is sought from Male' or elsewhere.

Transportation

Dharavandhoo Airport was opened on 17 October 2012. The island also consists of a Health Centre, a Children's Nursery School, two Football Grounds, a break-water Jetty, a Powerhouse (run by a Utility Company), and two mosques.

The citizen of the island are all English speaking. The island is administered by an Island Council consisting of 5 councilors elected by the people of the island.

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